R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-17-39: Immunity from liability.

No employer who disqualifies an individual from employment or continued employment within thirty (30) days of receipt of a letter containing disqualifying information as defined in § 23-17-37 or of a criminal background report relating to the individual shall be liable for civil damages or subject to any claim, demand, cause of action or proceeding of any nature as a result of the disqualification.